Construction Underway on 586-Bed Community Near the University of Sheffield in England

Construction is underway on a 586-bed student housing development located near the University of Sheffield in England. (Image courtesy of livstudent.com)

Sheffield, U.K. — Construction is underway on a 586-bed student housing development located near the University of Sheffield in England.

The property, developed by Valeo Groupe Europe, is set for delivery prior to the fall 2019 academic year. The community will offer shared amenities including a ninth floor terrace, gym, cafe, lounge, a library-style screening room and open plan game and study areas. The company plans to develop between €375 and €425 million worth of student housing near the main universities in Spain and Portugal.

Unilodgers, an online marketplace that lets students find their ideal housing accommodations, is bringing its platform stateside. The company has already engaged more than 1.1 million students from 195 countries…